Description
This creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chicken Pasta blends tender chicken, rich parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly cooked penne for a comforting yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Additional parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes while whisking.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan until smooth.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water or chicken broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently with added broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 646
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg